Sales Operations Planning Manager

Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Specialist to support end-to-end supply chain planning activities. This role involves close coordination with cross-functional stakeholders to align sales forecasts, production planning, and inventory strategies to support business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between sales, operations, logistics, and customer service teams.
• Collect and analyze customer demand data; serve as the Voice of the Customer.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to gather requirements and share inputs with operations teams.
• Lead and manage demand forecasting processes to ensure accurate planning.
• Focus on working capital optimization through effective inventory management.
• Perform inventory analysis and optimization to identify excess and reduce holding costs.
• Drive logistics and transportation optimization to improve delivery efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering ().
• 8–12 years of total experience, with at least 5–7 years in Sales & Operations Planning or related supply chain roles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/S&OP tools and forecasting methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple stakeholders.